Drayden
Every Drayden since 1999 — 2,173 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Drayden
Drayden is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,849 in 2025 with 44 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 2,173 American babies have been named Drayden. Its peak came in 2012, when 168 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Drayden stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Drayden year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 | #2,849 |
| 2024 | 57 | #2,427 |
| 2023 | 68 | #2,133 |
| 2022 | 65 | #2,223 |
| 2021 | 66 | #2,159 |
| 2020 | 62 | #2,216 |
| 2019 | 86 | #1,794 |
| 2018 | 124 | #1,411 |
| 2017 | 102 | #1,586 |
| 2016 | 84 | #1,801 |
| 2015 | 108 | #1,524 |
| 2014 | 90 | #1,693 |
| 2013 | 136 | #1,279 |
| 2012 | 168 | #1,106 |
| 2011 | 149 | #1,188 |
| 2010 | 140 | #1,252 |
| 2009 | 159 | #1,148 |
| 2008 | 164 | #1,116 |
| 2007 | 78 | #1,850 |
| 2006 | 47 | #2,550 |
| 2005 | 38 | #2,813 |
| 2004 | 41 | #2,610 |
| 2003 | 29 | #3,214 |
| 2002 | 26 | #3,381 |
| 2001 | 20 | #4,010 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,664 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Drayden in 2025?
Drayden ranked #2,849 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 44 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Drayden?
2,173 babies have been named Drayden in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Drayden most popular?
Drayden peaked in 2012, when 168 newborns received the name.
Is Drayden a boy or girl name?
Drayden is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Drayden rising or falling?
Drayden is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.